Arab League Urges UN Security Council To Take Action Against Israeli Aggression Towards Palestinians

The Arab League has called on the United Nations Security Council and the global community to take action against Israel's actions towards Palestinians. They urge for pressure to be applied to halt aggression and ensure humanitarian aid reaches Gaza. This appeal coincides with the 107th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, highlighting the need for countries like Britain to recognise Palestine as a state, supporting peace through a two-state solution.

The statement from the Arab League stresses that achieving lasting peace requires ending Israeli occupation of territories seized since 1967. It advocates for establishing an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, aligning with international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative. The ongoing impact of the Balfour Declaration is described as a deep wound due to the Nakba experienced by Palestinians, who continue to face violations and deprivation of their rights.

The Arab League highlights that Israel's persistent violations reflect a failure by the international community to uphold its duties. These include resisting aggression, protecting Palestinians, and ensuring compliance with international law. The statement calls for an end to occupation, allowing Palestinians self-determination in an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Furthermore, Israel's expansion of aggression into Lebanon and the occupied Syrian Golan Heights is noted despite risks of regional conflict. The Israeli Knesset's decision to ban UNRWA operations in occupied Palestinian areas is seen as a blatant breach of UN principles and human values. This move threatens generations reliant on UNRWA amid dire humanitarian conditions.

The Arab League insists that Israel must cease these actions and safeguard UNRWA’s mission under its UN mandate. The agency is vital for many Palestinians facing catastrophic conditions. "The Balfour Declaration continues to be a profound wound in the human conscience due to the Nakba that the Palestinian people have experienced," states the Arab League.

The statement underscores that Israeli practices such as settlement expansion, annexation, and religious site desecration exacerbate Palestinian suffering. It urges immediate action from global powers to address these issues effectively.

In closing, the Arab League reiterates its call for international intervention to halt Israeli transgressions and support Palestinian aspirations for freedom and independence within their own sovereign state.

With inputs from SPA